Absolute rotary encoder P**58
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Rotary encoders Alternative designation for absolute rotary encoder
Slave A bus station that essentially sends data only in response to the
command of a → master. Rotary encoders are always slaves by
definition.
Terminating resistor Resistance to line adjustment with bus cable; terminating resistors;
always required at cable and segment ends.
Type file Similar to a GSD file; used by older projecting tools.
Word Frequently, but not uniformly used for a data unit of 2 bytes.
Term Meaning